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American Masters, committed to producing comprehensive film biographies about the broad cast of characters who comprise our cultural history.

Discover the intellectual evolution and political legacy of William F. Buckley, Jr.
Yale administration feared Buckley's outspoken criticism of the university.
William F. Buckley, Jr. and his wife Patricia had a brazen, but loving relationship.
Support for American Masters is provided by the Corporation for Public Broadcasting, AARP, Rosalind P. Walter Foundation, Burton P. and Judith B. Resnick Foundation, Blanche and Hayward Cirker Charitable Lead Annuity Trust, Koo and Patricia Yuen, Lillian Goldman Programming Endowment, Seton J. Melvin, Thea Petschek Iervolino Foundation, Anita and Jay Kaufman, The Philip and Janice Levin Foundation, Kate W. Cassidy Foundation, The Blanche and Irving Laurie Foundation, The Ambrose Monell Foundation, Ellen and James S. Marcus, The Charina Endowment Fund in memory of Robert B. Menschel and public television viewers.
Episodes
Explores the life, works and beliefs of the late writer and civil rights activist.
A father of bebop, Charlie Parker influenced generations of musicians.
Alice Waters has made it her mission in life to make sure that people eat beautifully.
Watch the full documentary on Lennon's life in New York City during the 1970s.
Pulitzer Prize- and National Book Award-winning novelist Philip Roth
The first documentary about the legend behind much of the bold television of the '70s.
Today’s American food movement can be traced back to one man: James Beard.
Tyrus Wong's pioneering artwork led to iconic works like Bambi and Rebel Without a Cause.
He lived fast, died young and created thousands of drawings and paintings.
Follow the country music superstar’s journey from segregated Mississippi to Nashville.
Explore four-time Tony-winning playwright Terrence McNally's work in theater.
Discover the art world giant whose color fields changed art history and now fetch millions
Extras
William F. Buckley, Jr. grew up in Great Elm, a sprawling estate located in Sharon, Conn.
William F. Buckley, Jr. ran for mayor of New York City under the Conservative Party.
A Japanese American rapper discovers how art can champion cultural liberation.
Director Brooke Pepion Swaney on working with Lily Gladstone before her rise to stardom.
Against advice, Daniel Patrick Moynihan took a job as Richard Nixon's domestic advisor.
Daniel Patrick Moynihan's book transformed how ethnicity was viewed in America.
In 1965, Daniel Patrick Moynihan released the controversial "Moynihan Report."
Discover the life and legacy of former U.S. Senator and diplomat Daniel Patrick Moynihan.
Discover Augusta Savage's legacy as a Harlem Renaissance sculptor and art activist.
Discover the secrets behind Edward Hopper’s most iconic and enigmatic works.